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Software Engineer (Golang) - Flex

Twilio

Twilio

Software Engineering
Estonia
Posted on Friday, August 4, 2023

See yourself at Twilio

Join the Flex team as our next Software Engineer.

Who we are & why we’re hiring

Twilio powers real-time business communications and data solutions that help companies and developers worldwide build better applications and customer experiences.

Although we're headquartered in San Francisco, we have presence throughout South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. We're on a journey to becoming a globally anti-racist, anti-oppressive, anti-bias company that actively opposes racism and all forms of oppression and bias. At Twilio, we support diversity, equity & inclusion wherever we do business. We employ thousands of Twilions worldwide, and we're looking for more builders, creators, and visionaries to help fuel our growth momentum.

About the job

This position is needed to power the future of communications. Twilio Flex is a fully programmable cloud contact center platform that enables mission critical customer communications for businesses such as Lyft, Shopify and many others. We are looking for a Software Engineer to help build the next generation contact center administration and setup platform.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

  • Guiding the account owner through the initial setup of Flex.
  • Building and maintaining the configuration store for Flex.
  • Making sure Flex is able to identify and recover from customer-facing incidents as fast as possible.
  • Helping support and product to manage customer engagement through self-service interfaces.

Qualifications

Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Twilio values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

Required:

  • Experience with Go and/or Terraform.
  • Experience with building, maintaining and scaling backend services (preferably in Java).
  • Experience with build patterns from architecture to automated build and test pipelines; test-driven development and microservice architecture stacks.
  • Any experience with Docker or Kafka is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills and desire to make an impact and thrive in small, collaborative, energetic teams.
  • Schedule: ability to work non-standard, on-call rotation weekend and holiday hours.

Desired:

  • Understanding on how to build, secure and scale communications/messaging/chat/social networking/online dating/online gaming like applications.
  • Bachelors or Masters in Software Engineering or Systems or related technical fields or equivalent experience.

Location

This role will be based in Tallinn or remotely in Estonia.

What We Offer

There are many benefits to working at Twilio, including, in addition to competitive pay, things like generous time-off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.

Twilio thinks big. Do you?

We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic. Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.

So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now!

If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions.

Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Twilio is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.